Distance from New York City to Seoul

The distance between New York City, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 11,077 kilometers (6,883 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

Seoul, South Korea

New York City is located on the east coast of the United States, while Seoul is situated in the northwestern part of South Korea, separated by the vast Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 11,077 kilometers, heading north.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with New York City at 57 meters above sea level and Seoul at 38 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from New York City to Seoul crosses the Pacific Ocean, with notable landmarks like the International Date Line.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant temperatures and vibrant cultural events in Seoul.

Climate

Seoul experiences four distinct seasons, with colder winters and hotter summers compared to New York City.

Accessibility

Seoul offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, enhancing accessibility compared to New York City.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Seoul, South Korea

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Seoul

Coordinates: 37.566° N 126.9784° E

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
  • Seoul Air Base (SSN)
  • Suwon Airport (SWU)
  • Incheon International Airport (ICN)
  • Osan Air Base (OSN)

Other distances from Seoul

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Seoul to Busan 330 km
From Seoul to Incheon 27 km
From Seoul to Daegu 237 km
From Seoul to Gwangju 268 km
From Seoul to Daejeon 140 km

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